Who we are
The 2011-2012 academic year was the inaugural year for the Silver Stars. It was a year in which traditions were founded, excellence was established, and the underpinnings of lifetime friendships were forged. It was an exhilarating start for a new director and 29 freshmen and sophomores.
Since that time, the Silver Stars have established a legacy of dedication, leadership, and integrity that has earned them many awards, including the title of State Champions and National Champions.
How we got our name
When Samandra Nail had her interview with then-Principal Carol Houston for the position of Director of the TMHS Drill Team, she had placed Silver Stars on everything in her portfolio: the constitution, calendar, budget, football music, etc.
When Mrs. Houston asked her, "Who are the Silver Stars?" Samandra responded that she thought that the Silver Stars would be a great name, considering the school colors of blue and silver. Mrs. Houston responded with, "That is the name I had come up with and had not told anyone yet. This is fate!"
Isn't it awesome how God works?
Meet our Directors
Director, Mrs. Nail
Director, Mrs. Nail
Mrs. Nail is the founding Director of the Tomball Memorial Silver Stars.
She grew up dancing and served as Captain of the Brownsboro High School Golden Girls. After high school, Mrs. Nail attended Kilgore College where she was a member of the World Famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. During her time as a Rangerette, she had the opportunity perform at several Dallas Cowboys and Cotton Bowl Halftime performances, as well as the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, The Adolphus Christmas Parade and a featured soloist in Rangerette Revels. After Kilgore, Mrs. Nail continued her dance career and went to New York where she trained at Broadway Dance Center and auditioned for the Radio City Rockettes. Mrs. Nail was chosen to be a Radio City Rockette and had the opportunity to perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Chicago Bulls game and make several radio and television appearances promoting the Christmas Spectacular.
In addition to Rangerettes and Rockettes, Mrs. Nail has received award winning choreography for our Silver Stars and other dance teams all over the state with Starmakers Dance and Crowd Pleasers Dance. Mrs. Nail also has her Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Education from Sam Houston State University. She is happily married to her best friend Shaun Nail, and has 2 boys, Micah and Mason.
Asst. Director,
Ms. Jackson
Asst. Director,
Ms. Jackson
Avery Jackson was born and raised in Klein, Texas where she first fell in love with dance growing up as the daughter of a dance team coach. Her leadership and dedication were rooted in a strong foundation built during her time at Klein Oak High School, where she was a four-year member of the Strutters Dance Team, serving as an officer for three years and as head officer her senior year.
Miss Jackson is a distinguished graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University, earning her Bachelor's degree in Dance Education with a minor in Dance Team Coaching. Graduating Magna Cum Laude, she demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and on the performance stage. Miss Jackson was a four-year member of the renowned SFA Dance Team earning seven Collegiate National Championship titles and serving as Captain for her last two years. Learning from illustrious choreographers and training at SFA, she excels in multiple dance genres, including Pom, Hip Hop, Spirit Rally and Jazz. Immersed in the Dance Education Department at SFASU, she tapped into her love of Contemporary and Modern in the Dance Works Showcase as a choreographer and performer.
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Currently, Miss Jackson shares her love for dance as a choreographer, technique clinician, and team building instructor with TrendSetters Dance, where she leads exclusive camps throughout the summer all over Texas. She also enjoys the opportunity to teach summer intensives at The Woodlands Dance Center, continuing to inspire and train the next generation of dancers through her expertise, energy, and passion. When Miss Jackson isn't teaching or training, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out, loving on her five dogs, and traveling. She is committed to advancing the art and athleticism of dance through education, performance, and mentorship— bringing professionalism, creativity, and heart to everything she does.
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